Henwick Primary School, London
Henwick Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 439th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Henwick Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Henwick Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 85% in maths).
Getting a place at Henwick Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Henwick Primary School as their first choice and 103 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Henwick Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Henwick Primary School are St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Ealdham Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 91% reading, 86% maths); Haimo Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths); and Gordon Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 87% maths).
Henwick Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolEaldham Primary SchoolHaimo Primary SchoolGordon Primary School
Who goes there
33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 32.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (30%), Mixed (21%) and Black (19%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Eltham Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wendover Road, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Henwick Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Henwick Primary School are Leigh Academy Halley (0.5 miles), Thomas Tallis School (0.7 miles), Harris Academy Greenwich (0.8 miles) and Ark Greenwich Free School (0.8 miles).
Leigh Academy HalleyThomas Tallis SchoolHarris Academy GreenwichArk Greenwich Free School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Henwick Primary School creates a warm, inclusive environment where children feel valued and safe. The school has made reading a top priority with excellent phonics teaching and well-stocked library facilities. Children's behaviour is outstanding, and the school provides strong support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and feel happy and safe in school
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics programme and improved outcomes for younger pupils
- Well-sequenced curriculum with carefully selected knowledge and vocabulary across subjects including languages and mathematics
- Effective support for pupils with SEND - additional needs identified quickly and supported effectively
- Highly effective behaviour strategy where pupils learn to manage emotions positively
Areas for Improvement
- Systems to support pupils' development of more ambitious and deeper subject knowledge are not fully embedded in all subjects, limiting some pupils' progression
- PSHE curriculum is not implemented as rigorously and consistently as needed, affecting pupils' recall of important content about staying safe online and healthy relationships
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture where pupils know they can talk to an adult about any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Taekwondo, cheerleading, drama, school parliament, junior leadership team roles (sports leaders, digital leaders, school librarians), reading mentor programme, breakfast club, trips to places of worship
Henwick Primary School provides a warm and welcoming learning environment with a broad and ambitious curriculum from Nursery to Year 6. The school has high expectations of all pupils and demonstrates strong outcomes, particularly in reading.
At a Glance
33.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Henwick Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Henwick Primary School.
- Alpha Club @ Henwick Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Henwick Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Henwick Primary School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 27 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
356 pupils
473 places
117 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
332
Total Pupils
166
Boys
166
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,258
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,869
Per pupil
£2644k
Total funding
£183k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
330
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Henwick Primary School
What are SATs results like at Henwick Primary School?
Of the pupils at Henwick Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Henwick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Henwick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Henwick Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Henwick Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Henwick Primary School?
Henwick Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 473 places.
How big are the classes at Henwick Primary School?
Classes at Henwick Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Henwick Primary School?
Henwick Primary School has around 332 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Henwick Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Henwick Primary School in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Henwick Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Henwick Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Henwick Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Alpha Club @ Henwick Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Henwick Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 27 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Henwick Primary School?
Henwick Primary School is at Henwick Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)